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The château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge is a former 11th and 12th century castle, deeply restored in 1972. Located in Crèvecœur-en-Auge in Calvados, he once commanded the Caen road. His medieval remains, including a square dungeon and a castral chapel, bear witness to his strategic role during the Hundred Years' War, notably during his capture by the Duke of Clarence in 1417 and his reconquest by Dunois in 1448.

The castle was owned by noble families like the Ferrières and the Montmorency, after the marriage of Anne d'Aumont with Claude de Montmorency-Fosseux. In the 16th century he became the prison of Claude de Sainctes, bishop of Évreux, condemned for betrayal under Henry IV and poisoned in 1591. Abandoned in the 19th century, it was partially demolished before being restored from 1972 to house a museum.

Today, the site includes elements classified as the entrance poterno (from the Manor of Beuvillers) and the chapel, inscribed in historical monuments. The castle's right-of-way is also classified as a natural site since 1943. Its buildings include a log house with wooden panels, a dovecote of 1,500 bolts and 16th century communes, reflecting its architectural evolution.

The castle illustrates Normandy's military and seigneurial history, marked by Franco-English conflicts and nobility alliances. Its modern restoration has made it a cultural place dedicated to the Schlumberger heritage, pioneers of oil exploration, while preserving its medieval heritage.

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